Investing in Reconciliation Cenovus donation supports Elbow River Healing Lodge
Indigenous communities have unique practices with ties to knowledge, traditions, medicine, and ceremonies that have been passed down for generations. There is a great opportunity to incorporate these important cultural practices into our healthcare system.
Ground-breaking pilot project poised to transform breast cancer surgery in Alberta
Calgary Health Foundation and Alberta Cancer Foundation announce $5.7M toward an innovative breast cancer surgery pilot project that will dramatically improve cancer surgery and the patient experience across the province.
For more firsts in Women's Health
Only 3.4% of total research funding in Alberta goes toward female-specific health concerns. This is despite women making up 51% of the provincial population.
That’s why we, with the support of our donors, are inviting the community to join us to help close the gap!
Women's health in Calgary gets multi-year boost
Calgary Health Foundation announces a $10M investment over two years from the Government of Alberta in support of women’s health initiatives.
More firsts
made possible
Calgary Health Foundation is a community-based charity raising funds to advance our city’s healthcare. More advancements. More breakthroughs. More firsts for healthcare in our community. You have the power to transform healthcare and help make a significant difference for family, friends, and neighbours. All adding up to more firsts for more people – and better lives.
Our priorities
Cardiac Care
Indigenous Health
Mental Health
Surgical Care
Women's Health
Hero in Health feature:
Dr. Eglee Gimon
Providing dignity in every moment
Dr. Eglee Gimon is a physician with Palliative Consult Services. She has dedicated her career to providing holistic care, helping alleviate the suffering of patients with complex life limiting or life changing illnesses. That’s what makes Dr. Eglee Gimon our Hero in Health!
